‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00
Section: Japan
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, World News, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside Japan
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